Good Times
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Intro:
harpsichord, organ, and bass {2X; drums and piano enter 2nd}:
Cm Eb/Bb Abmaj7 G
/ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
Verse 1:
Cm Eb/Bb
Girl, have you ever been hungry
Abmaj7 G
So hungry that you had no pride
Cm Eb/Bb
Well, I got that feeling
Abmaj7 G
That biting, gnawing deep inside
C F/C Bb/C F/C
It's a funny pain
C F/C Bb/C F/C
One I can't explain
Chorus:
Bb Ab
{1, 2: You gotta} help me, girl
Bb Ab
Help me, girl
Fsus4 F
'Cause I'm going insane
1: F G
/ / / / / / / /
(insane)
{repeat intro}
2: to bridge
3: to coda
Verse 2:
I know about all the good things
And what that long green stuff can buy
Right or wrong it's a groove, girl
Yet somehow I'm not satisfied
You gotta show me the way
Turn my night into day
{repeat Chorus}
Bridge:
Fm
Oh, I need someone, someone to comfort me
Cm Ab Gm
Be my someone, be my reality, girl
Dm7/G G
/ / / / / / / /
{repeat verse 2 w/organ solo over first four lines}
{repeat Chorus}
Coda:
Cm Eb/Bb
Oh, help me, girl
Abmaj7 G {continue}
Help me baby
Help me, girl
I need your love, I need your love so bad
Help me, girl help me {fade}
How to play Good Times
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.